Dougabougou Population 2026

Dougabougou has a population of 26,399, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇲🇱 Mali, located in Ségou. Roughly 0.1% of Mali's population lives here. It is about 160× smaller than Bamako, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dougabougou (capital Bamako shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,399

Rank in Mali

#42

Coordinates

13.82°N, 6.12°W

~286 m elevation · Africa/Bamako

Distance to capital (Bamako)

242 km

150 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ségou

City	Population	Rank in Mali
Ségou	205,787	#4
San	103,227	#10
Markala	53,738	#17
Niono	52,584	#18
Pèlèngana	50,552	#20
Bla	33,779	#29
Moninnpébougou	32,899	#30
Diourou	26,559	#40

Cities near Dougabougou

Markala53,738 people · ~16 km away
Siribala Coro24,301 people · ~25 km away
Diourou26,559 people · ~35 km away
Ségou205,787 people · ~45 km away
Pèlèngana50,552 people · ~45 km away
Niono52,584 people · ~50 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dougabougou?

Dougabougou has a population of 26,399 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Mali.

What region is Dougabougou in?

Dougabougou is located in Ségou, Mali.

Is Dougabougou the capital of Mali?

No, the capital of Mali is Bamako, about 242 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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